Alysa Dittamore is ranked number 6 for the most rebounds in a season in IHSA history with her 526 rebounds this season. Congratulations Alysa!
We have the following opportunities for you to join our team! Please share with those who may be interested. For more information, visit our school webpage at https://www.cumberland.k12.il.us/page/employment-opportunities.
* Middle School Principal/Athletic Director
*Title 1/Curriculum Director
* School Psychologist
*Special Education teacher with LBS1
* 2 Bus Drivers
*Middle School Head Girls Basketball Coach
*Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
*Certified Athletic Trainer
Cumberland will host Robinson in game one of the boys basketball Regional on Monday, February 24, starting at 7:00 PM. The admission price set by the IHSA is $6.00. This game will not be streamed per IHSA policy.
The CHS Science Club made candy catapults using popsicle sticks and mouse traps!
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Freshman Orientation will be held on Thursday, February 20, at 6 PM in the high school cafeteria.
The National Honor Society will have its new member induction on Sunday, February 23, at 2 PM in the high school cafeteria.
The Math Applications class built derby cars to see whose car had the fastest acceleration, greatest velocity, and greatest force. Practice trials were conducted, and redesigns and calculations were made before the final time trials. In addition to building the cars, students had to plan their designs and fill out purchase orders with a limited budget. Tough decisions had to be made throughout the process.
Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team on finishing the LPC schedule with a perfect 11-0 record!
The CHS Scholastic Bowl team competed in the LPC conference meet on Monday. The team was undefeated throughout the tournament and placed 1st overall! Congratulations!!
The CHS wrestlers participated in sectionals this past weekend. The boys competed at Carterville while the girls were in Highland. Three wrestlers advanced to the state meets. Owen McGinnis and Natalie Beaumont placed 2nd. Summer Nichols placed 4th. Owen will wrestle February 20-22 in Champaign. The girls will compete February 28- March 1 in Bloomington. Good luck wrestlers!
The varsity girls basketball team will start their postseason on Saturday, February 15. They play Marshall at 1 PM in Marshall. Good luck Lady Pirates!
CHS students in Mrs. Lee's class constructed a paper marble track to demonstrate the principles of potential and kinetic energy. Check out the video links!
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Students in Mrs. Thomas's Clothing and Textiles class are learning many sewing techniques. Today, some students were sewing by hand while others sewed lines and seams on the sewing machines!
Come out tonight to support the 20-9 Lady Pirates in their final home game of the season vs. Dieterich! The girls varsity game follows the 6 PM freshman/sophomore boys game. Go Pirates!
Last week, Biology 2 students learned biotechnology techniques to transform bacteria into blue. This week, they checked their progress, and they were successful!
High school art students were recognized at the Art From Here art show, showcasing students' creativity in east-central Illinois. The exhibit will be on view from February 7 - March 14 at Tarble Arts Center at EIU. The students were honored during the opening reception, and $200 was donated to the HS Art Department.
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:01 on Friday, February 14, for a teacher in-service. The schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.
For their energy unit, Mrs. Gibson's ecology students built solar-powered houses!
The CHS boys wrestling team competed at regionals in Lawrenceville on Saturday. Six wrestlers placed in the top three, which advanced them to sectionals next weekend in Carterville. Peyton Groves, Sawyer Wellbaum, and Owen McGinnis placed 2nd. Logan Aaron, Jaxson Dukeman, and Max Strader placed 3rd. Harley Pierce placed 4th, making him a sectional alternate. Good luck Pirates!
